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Looking to turn my passions for women's and girls issues into a non-profit and work for myself in general. Co-founded an empowerment group for pre-teen girls in the Atlanta area called Jewels. I also serve as a leader/moderator for EMGirls an online social network/community for teen girls ages 12-18 (www.emwomen.ning.com/group/emgirls)

How did you find the5secondcommute?

Through EM women community (www.emwomen.ning.com)

Tell Us About Yourself...

My name is Kara Norman and I am a mother of two girls, ages 10 and 5. I've been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband. We live in the Atlanta area. I have longed to live a more fulfilling life in which I was able to work with women and girls. Being a part of this site is helping to make one of those a reality. Recently I partnered with a friend of mine and we are launching an empowerment group for pre-teens in the Atlanta area.

Jewels is a subsidiary of G.E.M.S - Girls Empowered By Morals and Standards a charitable organization for teenage girls between the age of 13 and 17.

For more information about our wonderful groups visit us at:

Jewels
http://www.jewelsgirl.com

Info about G.E.M.S
www.gemsgirl.com

About Jewels:
Jewels was created to enrich and empower the lives of girls as they make the transition from pre-teens to teenagers. The mission of Jewels is to promote self-esteem, self-awareness, self worth and respect within the lives of young girls. Through enrichment workshops/activities, cultural awareness, community service projects, mentorship, leadership/educational programs and social activities Jewels will accomplish these goals and create confident young women who will make a difference in our world!

Some of What We Offer through Jewels:

Character Building Workshops/Activities

Community Service/Volunteer Projects Through Kids Care Club.

Etiquette Classes

Math/Science/Technology Enrichment Programs

Leadership/Goal Setting Programs

Fitness/Heath Activities

Craft Activities

Field Trips & Cultural Activities

Social Activities and Special Events

Mentorship/Peer Support

Online Safety Workshops

What Are Your Goals?

My goal is to successfully launch my girls empowerment group/network. Work with my co-founding member to start a non-profit and be doing my passion full-time

Where Are You From?

Atlanta, GA

Hobbies

Volunteering, Reading, Spending time with family

Your business website:

http://www.jewelsgirl.com

Favorite Website

http://emwomen.ning.com/group/emgirls

Are you a....

Mompreneur

What are your most common online activities?

Moderating EMgirl Empowerment community and visiting Empowering Women's network as well as researching issues/services for girls and women. Researching how to become a non-profit 501 3 (c)

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List all your links to other social networking sites so that your friends and associates can find you!

www.jewelsgirl.ning.com
www.emwomen.ning.com
http://emwomen.ning.com/group/emgirls
http://iammichelleobama.com

EMGirls & Jewels Empowerment Group

Hey Ladies!
If you are like me your are addicted to your social networks online, such an amazing way to connect, network and be a part of something amazing! With this in mind if you know of any teen girls ages 13-18 who are in love with myspace or facebook, please send them my information and have them join EMGirls and new EMpowering group for girls!

Join me as we seek to create a new generation of girls to lead our future!
What do EMwomen and EMgirls have in common? They are both dedicated to raising up future leaders who use their lives to make a difference in the world. Whether you are mom, checking out the group, or a young woman looking to connect with other girls with a passion to change the world, EMgirls is all about providing a positive place of connection, interaction, creativity, education, community service, and fun for teen and pre-teen girls that promotes a higher standard of living, purity, and excellence. Will you help us "RE-Invent BEAUTIFUL" by partnering with us to invite your friends and help us create a network of girls that don't set their top priority on "looking beautiful", but instead, set their aim on "living beautiful". Together, we can reinvent the way girls and women think about themselves, and the way we look at others.

Interesting video about how the media influences our girls:

OUR MISSION: To EMpower Girls to recognize and fulfill their unique potential by instilling leadership skills, fostering critical thinking, supporting their individual potential, helping them overcome limiting behaviors, and by re-inventing "beautiful" as a word that describes the inner beauty of a girl as seen in her service and love for others. We believe that every girl has the potential to change the world, and EMgirls can help her do it! We encourage you to invite your friends to the EMgirls group and begin using your "online" time to make friends that make a difference!

Kara Norman, the moderator of the EMgirls Group, comes to our team with an amazing passion for educating, motivating, and inspiring young women to step beyond their limitations into a life of greatness. Her experience and life-story qualify her, not only as a woman of great leadership, but as a "girl" who can relate to the struggles so many young women face today. Check out her full bio and passion for girls in the discussion "Kara Cares" on EMGirls website.

Jewels/GEMS Meet and Greet & Self Esteem Workshop!

Kara Norman's Blog

How Could We Forget ~ "Happy Women's History Month"

With a show of 'virtual hands' how many of you lovely ladies knew that March is National Women's History Month? Okay to be honest I almost forgot as well, which is truly a shame, but really how much do we hear about this wonderful month to honor, recognize and remember gr… Continue

Posted on March 8, 2009 at 11:38pm —

Love Shouldn't Hurt! ~ Protecting Our Teens From Abuse/Violence

I am shocked and horrifed about the allegations that Chris Brown, a famous R&B Singer, was arrested for domestic violence against a female/his girlfriend Rhianna. As a mom, Chris Brown was one of the few singers that I felt had a pretty positive message compared to… Continue

Posted on February 9, 2009 at 12:24pm —

Celebrate You ~ Celebrate our Girls!

I recently posted some discussion questions and videos about how the media influences our girls/women in regards to self-esteem on my EMgirls social network for teen girls. The responses that I got were so disturbing because… Continue

Posted on January 28, 2009 at 12:42am — 2 Comments

Nominated SuperEMpowering Woman of the Week

I'm so excited I was nominated as Super EMWoman of the week one of my favorite social networks!!!

Direct Link:… Continue

Posted on January 21, 2009 at 5:05pm — 9 Comments

Anything Is Possible!! - My thoughts on Obama being elected President!

Written the night Barack Obama won the Presidential Election, these were my thoughts:

As the tears on my face dry up, I'm so in awe of this special night, a night where America has chosen the very 1st African American President of the United States of America! As I watched and filmed this historic event, I wanted to capture and hold onto every moment of the experience. Something so truly amazing to witness and to be able to share with my 10 year old daughter. The message that she is rece… Continue

Posted on January 17, 2009 at 9:23pm —

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At 10:22pm on July 20, 2009, Wakeeta Rosser said…: Hi Kara, I live in Atlanta and I have a 10 year old, soon to be 11! I would love to hear more about your organization. It sounds wonderful and I'm all for empowering our young ladies.

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At 9:35am on May 16, 2009, Journey Girl (Atlanta) said…: Hey Girl! I know I am SO LATE in responding to this post, but FORGIVE ME!! Your page/site is sooo cute ...You're FORCING me to "step up my game" on here!!! Girl, I'm near tears looking at the pictures from the Dove workshop that "we" did!! I am LOVING this 5 Second Commute website (especially the cute logo!!)

Anyway, just stopping by to say "HI"...see you at the bank (cause you KNOW we're RICH from what we do!!)

P.S. - Yes, I know the Danley family in Winston, GA (that's like the 1st name that "pops in my head" when you hear Winston, GA...the other person, not too sure (maybe if I see her)

~Luv Ya

AJ

At 1:27am on April 29, 2009, Carlyn Darrah said…: Thank you so much Kara for welcoming me to the group. You are an inspiration.

At 5:31pm on April 20, 2009, Donyetta Brown said…: Hi Kara!
Great to hear from you!
Man I enjoyed reading your website. As a mother of a set of twin girls (8 months) what you offer is very much needed in our community. I am excited! If you are looking for volunteers let me know. Hope to talk to you soon!
P.S. I offer lots of travel specials so let me know when you are ready for a great vacation! :)

At 4:50pm on April 20, 2009, Charly McCracken said…: Hi Kara,
It was great speaking with you today. I am so excited about the possibilities.

Al the best,

Charly

At 3:39pm on April 20, 2009, Bridget said…: Thank you for your comment. You are doing such a great thing for these young ladies.

At 12:46am on March 4, 2009, P. Jozette Edwards said…: Hi Kara, it's been too long. We need to touch bases.

At 5:21pm on February 14, 2009, RaissaDD said…: Hi Kara,
Thanks for the warm welcome. If you are on the South Side of Atlanta, I'd encourage you to check out Fayette FACTOR - a collaboration of non-profit entities that focuses on the betterment of primarily youth in Fayette County. Especially see if you can get linked up with the PCA (Prevent Child Abuse) subgroup - they are doing things right up your alley.
Raissa

At 10:58am on February 14, 2009, Angela Berry said…: Hello Kara, Thank you for the welcome. I'm glad to be a part of such positive women! I love what you're doing with women and the upcoming young ladies (EM girls). I interest in helping with fitness which I believed is a big part of "self image". Let's talk soon.